Gulhi Dhigu Thila
At Dhigu Thila, you can also expect to come across fascinating marine life such as bump head parrotfish, white tip sharks, green and hawksbill turtles, napoleon wrasse, schools of red snappers and blue lined snappers, oriental and giant sweetlips, as well as captivating gorgonians and nurse sharks.
With a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 23m, this dive site is ideally suited for advanced and expert divers. Located near Kuda Gulhi, Kaafu, 08070, Maldives, Dhigu Thila guarantees an extraordinary diving experience in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives.
Diving Conditions Score for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
Depth
23m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
Wave Height
1.02m
Wind Speed
22.9 m/s
Water Temp
29.4°C
Visibility
43.68km
Cloud Cover
89%
Wave Period
7.55s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.8933/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 19.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.802122580645162/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Gulhi Dhigu Thila are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.98m (8s), Wind: 19.9 m/s
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 20.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gulhi Dhigu ThilaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gulhi Dhigu Thila
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
Ideal Conditions for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
11.2m / 36.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gulhi Dhigu Thila
Gulhi Dhigu Thila shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 16, 2026